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By William Shakespeare

By William Shakespeare. What do you know of Macbeth?. It’s a PLAY! It is one of Shakespeare’s tragedies. L L L L L L l. The Curse. Curse of Macbeth. What’s it all about…. Set in Scotland Written for King James I (formerly of Scotland now England) WHY?

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By William Shakespeare

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  1. By William Shakespeare

  2. What do you know of Macbeth? • It’s a PLAY! • It is one of Shakespeare’s tragedies

  3. L L L L L L l The Curse Curse of Macbeth

  4. What’s it all about… • Set in Scotland • Written for King James I (formerly of Scotland now England) • WHY? • Queen of Denmark (James’ sister) was visiting • Shakespeare researched The Chronicles- Banquo is an ancestor to King James

  5. The Characters… • King Duncan of Scotland • Murdered by cousin Macbeth • Honest and good • Malcolm & Donalbain • Sons of the King • Malcolm is the eldest son • Macbeth • Duncan’s most courageous general • Ambition to become king corrupts him causing him to murder Duncan

  6. Banquo • General and Macbeth’s best friend • Suspects Macbeth in Duncan’s murder • An actual ancestor of King James I • Lady Macbeth • As ambitious as her husband • A dark force behind his evil deeds • Macduff • Scottish general, suspects Macbeth of murdering the king • Macbeth has his family murdered • Swears vengeance

  7. So How does it all play out? • Listen carefully to this ‘different’ summary of Macbeth • Read over your questions so you know what to look for • Macbeth Rap Summary

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